Classical Names in Harry Potter
Latin and the Classical World Thru PowerPoints
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Grade Levels
6th - 12th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
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Formats Included
- PPTX
Pages
47 pages
Latin and the Classical World Thru PowerPoints
122 Followers
Description
Classical Names in Harry Potter PowerPoint presentation is the second in the Classical World of Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling gave names to her characters that give readers and viewers insight into their personalities. Some of the names exhibit a surprising and often humorous combination of the classical and the mundane: Filius Flitwick, Cornelius Fudge, Dedalus Diggle, Horace Slughorn. Rowling draws character names from mythology, history, astronomy, literature, and world languages, including the classical languages of Latin and Greek. By learning the meanings behind the names, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the characters that inhabit Harry Potter's magical world.
Total Pages
47 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
50 minutes
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